The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-13
Improvements and labor bestowed on the land,
and recommend that this be done.

Improvements and labor bestowed on the land,
and recommend that this be done.
STATE DEPARTMENT..
In closing my four years service, aided by Mr..
Baines, secretary of state, wish To invite the at
tention of the legislature to the constant improve
ments in that branch of the public service. 10
this secretary and the people owe much, and the
improvements can only be seen by an examination
of his report, and he condition of that department.
To him and his excellent clerks return sincere
thanks for their earnest efforts in behalf of the
people
OTHER REPORTS.
| in vite your consideration of the reports, and
valuable suggestions made therein of The superin
tendent of public instruct n, the commissioner of
the general land office, treasurer, and other de
partments and officers, herewith transmitted.
Perhaps this will he my last official communities
ton with the peoples representatives, and l may
be permitted to say after fonr years labor devoted
to the interests of the great commonwealth, that
may have made some mistakes during this service,
but ret oepectiye view of the main issues that
have demanded my earnest consideration fails TO
disclose any action of mine, under existing laws,
that would change
My acts of the last four years are well known TO
you and the people, and If that the future historian
will record the truth only, shall be suti fled.
Though our state has been visited by drouths and
floods, which have brought distress to very many
Of our people, and want is still struggling with
citizens of some cOuutes congratulate you upon
the splendid conoilion of the treasury, whose ven
cradle custodian new holds more money to the
credit of tho general revenue than he did four
years ago when l took the oath OF office, and
against which there ia but little outstanding
cliams. Very respectfully,
JOHN IRELAND.
Senator Woodward moved that 5000
copies of the governors message be
printed.
Senator Knittle offered substitute
providing for the printing of 1000 copies
in Bohemian; 1000 copies in German and
LOCO copies in Spanish. Adopted.
EIncunN,cly ,,ffara1 n Joint
luton that committee of three be ap-
pointed to act with like committee from
the house for the purpose of counting
the vote for governor, and for making ar
rangements for the Inauguration. Adopt
ed.
Senator Allen introduced resolution
touching rights in the public schools. In
substance, it provides that the Bible may
be read in the public schools without note
or comment. Referred.
Senator Woodward introduced bill to
restore the civil and criminal jurisdiction
of the county court of Live Oak county.
Senator Burney introduced bill
amending the corporation law passed by
the Nineteenth legislature, SO as to pro-
vide for the incorporation of refrigera-
ting slaughter houses, curing, canning
and packing houses, and stock yards and
pens.
Senator Houston offered resolution
that the president appoint an additional
doorkeeper. Lost.
Senator Fields was added to the peni-
Tertiary committee.
Senator Garrison, at the request of
Senator Calhoun, was added to and made
chairman of the penitentiary committee,
instead of Senator Calhoun.
Senator Calhoun was made chairman of
the committee on land Office, vice Senator
Garrison, transferred TO the penitentiary
committee.
Senator Houston was added to the
committee on public buildings.
Senator Glasscock introduced q bill TO
amend article 5000 of the revised civil
statutes.
Terrell introduced bill to amend article
1868, title 33 of the revised statutes, rela--
tive to the descent and distribution of
community property.
Senator Abercombie was added, to
judiciary committee No. 1.
Senator Stinson was ADDED to the COM
mittee on finance.
Adjourned until 10 O'Clock to-day.